On The Road Again Lyrics

[Intro]
One, two
One, two, three, four

[Verse 1]
On the road again
Just can't wait to get on the road again
The life I love is makin' music with my friends
And I can't wait to get on the road again

[Verse 2]
On the road again
Goin' places that I've never been
Seein' things that I may never see again
And I can't wait to get on the road again

[Chorus]
On the road again
Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway
We're the best of friends
Insisting that the world be turnin' our way
And our way...

[Verse 3]
Is on the road again
Just can't wait to get on the road again
The life I love is makin' music with my friends
And I can't wait to get on the road again
[Chorus]
On the road again
Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway
We're the best of friends
Insisting that the world be turnin' our way
And our way...

[Verse 4]
Is on the road again
Just can't wait to get on the road again
The life I love is makin' music with my friends
And I can't wait to get on the road again
And I can't wait to get on the road again

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About

Genius Annotation

First Aid Kit’s cover of Willie Nelson’s signature country anthem was recorded a couple of years ago, but arrived on August 14, 2020 as a reminder of the live music industry that was brought to a halt because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

It is frequently featured on commercials marketed by Choice Hotels during said pandemic, encouraging travelling while at the same time, encouraging safety precautions.

Q&A

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

What did First Aid Kit say about "On The Road Again"?
Genius Answer

We recorded this cover a couple of years ago and recently found it while digging through the archives. The song is a country classic, it feels like we’ve known it forever. Because of the situation with COVID, sadly, the theme of the song has never felt more relevant than it does today.

We made a video for the song using cell phone footage from our tours throughout the years. Going through all those videos made us emotional. It made us realise how much we appreciate being able to roam freely around the world. How much we love the feeling of playing live for people, in the flesh. How much we miss our incredible band and crew. All the proceeds from the streaming of the song will go to Crew Nation. So much of the magic happens behind the stage. It’s easily taken for granted, but without our touring and venue crew live music wouldn’t be possible. It’s important that we help them out right now."

– Johanna and Klara in their interview with The Line of Best Fit

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